Mount Tanigawa: Day Trip from Tokyo (149 km) – Location & Nearest Station
Mount Tanigawa is a mountain in Yuzawa, Niigata Prefecture, about 149 km in a straight line from Tokyo Station. That distance puts it within day-trip range of Tokyo for most travellers, depending on train connections.
| Type | Mountain |
|---|---|
| Name in Japanese | 谷川岳 |
| Location | Yuzawa, Niigata Prefecture |
| Nearest station (straight line) | Doai Station – about 3.4 km |
| From Tokyo Station | about 149 km (straight line) |
| From Sendai Station | about 234 km (straight line) |
| From Nagoya Station | about 261 km (straight line) |
| Elevation | 1,977 m |
| Coordinates | 36.83722, 138.92972 |
| Map | Open in Google Maps |
| Background reading | Wikipedia (English) |
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- The closest railway station by straight-line distance is Doai Station, about 3.4 km away. The most convenient station can be a different one, so check a route planner before you go.
- Distances on this page are straight-line figures calculated from map coordinates. Real travel time depends on the route and transfers.
- Opening days, hours and prices change. Please confirm them on the official website before you travel.
- Showing staff the Japanese name (谷川岳) helps when you ask for directions.
Nearby places
- Shigekura Dake – Mountain, about 2 km away
- Tanigawadake Tenjindaira Ski Resort – Ski resort, about 3 km away
- Mount Bunō – Mountain, about 3 km away
- Mount Shiragamon – Mountain, about 4 km away
- Mount Mantarō – Mountain, about 5 km away
Source: location data from Wikidata (CC0). Distances are calculated by this website.